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The Star
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Star
A ‘pawfect' union: Poodles charm the internet with S$5k garden wedding
SINGAPORE: It was a wedding straight out of a fairytale - complete with intricate floral decorations, a two-tiered custom cake, a laced gown and veil for the bride, and a sleek black collar for the groom. Standing on a bright pink aisle was not your usual couple - but standard poodles Cupid and Tofu, both nearly four years old. The furry pair tied the knot in a picturesque garden cafe in Tanglin in front of 30 guests and 16 fellow canines on the afternoon of June 14, a date picked by a fengshui master. By 4pm, guests had taken their seats on the lawn, where they watched a video montage chronicling the dogs' first encounter and the playdates that followed. The bride - Tofu - made her way down the aisle to the tune of Bruno Mars' Just The Way You Are, alongside her beaming pawrent. As she arrived at the 'altar' where Cupid stood waiting, their owners gave speeches and exchanged heartfelt vows on their behalf. They then cut a custom cake for dogs and took photos with guests, before the garden rang out with three resounding toasts of 'yam seng' in honour of the couple's fur-ever love. The heartwarming ceremony was captured in a TikTok video, which has since racked up almost 500,000 views and 54,000 likes after it was posted on June 15. Pet weddings like Cupid and Tofu's are part of a growing trend in Asia, where falling birth and marriage rates have been met with a surge in pet ownership and a growing willingness to spend on these furry companions. From dog birthday parties to private jet holidays, Singaporean pet owners are going the extra mile to celebrate their pets' lives and milestones. Speaking to The Straits Times, Cupid and Tofu's owners said they spent under S$5,000 for the wedding held at pet-friendly cafe Venusology. The ceremony also celebrated the birth of the dogs' eight puppies in mid-May. 'When the poodles exchanged their vows, I was tearing up,' said Tofu's owner Christine Fan, 38, who works in the healthcare industry. 'My husband read the vows on behalf of the dogs, where they promised to share treats and toys forever, and to always be by each other's side.' Cupid's owner, Sara Lam, said that she was willing to splurge on the wedding as Cupid has been a steadfast companion, protecting not only her late dog but also her newborn baby. 'I told Cupid, 'You're now a father. Your job is to protect Tofu and your eight puppies.' I can see how anxiously he waits by the puppies, lying next to them and touching paws with Tofu,' said Lam, a 38-year-old veterinarian. They shared that Tofu first met Cupid at his first birthday party at the same cafe in 2023. At the time, Tofu was being chased playfully by several male poodles — including Cupid himself, who could not keep up. Despite her initial disinterest in Cupid, sparks flew during their subsequent playdates and Friday night strolls around Marina Bay Sands. Their friendship blossomed quickly and their pawrents decided to breed them. 'Tofu is like one of my children. She's my daughter's best friend and my son's protector. I felt reluctant to 'give her away' but was also happy for her,' said Fan, who has two children aged two and four. Cafe owner Venus Wang said that since starting her business in 2023, she has hosted 20 to 30 dog birthday parties annually, but this was her first time planning a pet wedding. Cupid's owner, Sara Lam and Tofu's owner Christine Fan (right). - LUVPAWMOMENTS 'I had less than two weeks to prepare for the dogs' big day and we wanted everything to be perfect. I took inspiration from pet weddings I had seen on Chinese social media platform Xiaohongshu, where pet weddings are a big trend,' the 44-year-old said. In 2023, pet-related spending in China rose by 3.2 per cent to reach 279.3 billion yuan (S$52 billion), according to industry reports. A lavish wedding ceremony for two Alaskan Malamutes in Indonesia even sparked online controversy after it was revealed the event cost 200 million rupiah (S$17,700). Singapore, too, has seen its share of furry nuptials. In 2018, Chijmes hosted A Valentine's Fairytail, an event that offered themed wedding packages for pets. It included mock marriage certificates, bridal outfits, and professional photoshoots. A double ceremony involving four pets was priced at around S$180. At Cupid and Tofu's wedding, some guests presented hongbaos and gifts to the couple. Student Kedra Lee, 22, attended the party with her standard poodle Bacon, who is a childhood friend of Cupid. 'Bacon was jumping around Cupid like he was congratulating the groom,' she recalled. 'There were goodie bags, an elaborate ceremony and a beautiful venue decked out with decorations,' she said. 'You could really feel the love and patience the owners have for their dogs. Love was truly in the air.' The big celebration may be over but Fan and Lam said that some post-wedding activities for the newlyweds are in store. Cupid, Tofu and their eight puppies are slated for a family portrait session in two weeks, with plans for a staycation to follow. - The Straits Times/ANN
AsiaOne
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- AsiaOne
Poodles say 'I do' at $5,000 garden ceremony in Tanglin cafe, wows netizens in viral video, Lifestyle News
Love was in the air for Cupid and Tofu on the afternoon of June 14, as the couple walked down the aisle to seal their union. But this was no ordinary wedding ceremony. The bride and groom were four-year-old standard poodles. Pink was the colour of the day with wedding tables, canapes and decorations all styled to match the romantic theme. The lush garden space of Venusology Cafe, a dog cafe in Tanglin, provided the picture-perfect backdrop for this celebration of love. A short clip capturing the big day was shared on TikTok on June 15 and has since gone viral, racking up more than 700,000 views at the time of writing. @ We attended our very first wedding party for doggos!! 😆❤️Congratulations to the bride and groom once again! They are bacon's childhood friends 🐾🐶💕 Special thanks to @ᴠᴇɴᴜsᴏʟᴏɢʏ ᴄᴀғᴇ 🍃♥️🐶 for hosting!! #fyp #fyppppppppppppppppppppppp #viral #dogsoftiktok ♬ A Summer Place - Hollywood Strings Orchestra The bride and groom did not disappoint with their choice of clothing either, with Cupid looking dapper in a black collar while Tofu complemented him with a laced white gown and veil. It was an intimate affair with just 46 guests invited to be part of the ceremony, 16 of whom were canines themselves. Probably the most heartwarming moment was having the bride and groom's eight newborn babies join in the festivities. Cameras and phones were out as Tofu walked down the aisle, accompanied by her owner. At the 'altar', Cupid waited patiently to exchange vows. During the ceremony, as the human guests munched on the dainty food offerings, the furry ones were busy mingling and enjoying each other's presence. Online, netizens were captivated by Cupid's and Tofu's ceremony, with some cheekily noting how it rivalled some weddings they'd attended. One user mentioned they were happy for the dogs and wished that Cupid and Tofu "live happily ever after". Others wondered aloud if the dogs could fully comprehend the major milestone they'd just accomplished. "Do the dogs know they're getting married?" one asked. Cupid's owner, Sara Lam, told AsiaOne that the two dogs first met at the same cafe for Cupid's first birthday in 2023. The wedding cost "under $5,000", said the 38-year-old veterinarian. She added: "My favourite part [of the ceremony] is the march down the aisle. It reminded me so much of my own wedding but the fun version with all the human kids participating." [[nid:692348]] amierul@
Straits Times
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Straits Times
A ‘pawfect' union: Poodles charm the internet with $5k garden wedding
Standard poodles - Cupid and Tofu - tied the knot in a picturesque garden cafe in Tanglin in front of 30 guests and 16 fellow canines. PHOTO: LUVPAWMOMENTS SINGAPORE - It was a wedding straight out of a fairytale - complete with intricate floral decorations , a two-tiered custom cake, a laced gown and veil for the bride, and a sleek black collar for the groom. Standing on a bright pink aisle on June 14 was not your usual couple - but standard poodles Cupid and Tofu, both nearly 4 years old . The furry pair tied the knot in a picturesque garden cafe in Tanglin in front of 30 guests and 16 fellow canines on the afternoon of June 14 , a date picked by a fengshui master. By 4pm, guests had taken their seats on the lawn, where they watched a video montage chronicling the dogs' first encounter and the playdates that followed. The bride - Tofu - made her way down the aisle to the tune of Bruno Mars' Just The Way You Are, alongside her beaming pawrent. As she arrived at the 'altar' where Cupid stood waiting, their owners gave speeches and exchanged heartfelt vows on their behalf. They then cut a custom cake for dogs and took photos with guests, before the garden rang out with three resounding toasts of 'yam seng' in honour of the couple's fur-ever love. The heartwarming ceremony was captured in a TikTok video, which has since racked up almost 500,000 views and 54,000 likes after it was posted on June 15. Pet weddings like Cupid and Tofu's are part of a growing trend in Asia, where falling birth and marriage rates have been met with a surge in pet ownership and a growing willingness to spend on these furry companions. From dog birthday parties to private jet holidays, Singaporean pet owners are going the extra mile to celebrate their pets' lives and milestones. Cupid's owner, Ms Sara Lam and Tofu's owner Christine Fan (right). PHOTO: LUVPAWMOMENTS Speaking to The Straits Times, Cupid and Tofu's owners said they spent under $5,000 for the wedding held at pet-friendly cafe Venusology. The ceremony also celebrated the birth of the dogs' eight puppies in mid-May. 'When the poodles exchanged their vows, I was tearing up,' said Tofu's owner Christine Fan, 38, who works in the healthcare industry. 'My husband read the vows on behalf of the dogs, where they promised to share treats and toys forever, and to always be by each other's side.' Cupid's owner, Ms Sara Lam, said that she was willing to splurge on the wedding as Cupid has been a steadfast companion, protecting not only her late dog but also her newborn baby. 'I told Cupid, 'You're now a father. Your job is to protect Tofu and your eight puppies.' I can see how anxiously he waits by the puppies, lying next to them and touching paws with Tofu,' said Ms Lam, a 38-year-old veterinarian. They shared that Tofu first met Cupid at his first birthday party at the same cafe in 2023. At the time, Tofu was being chased playfully by several male poodles — including Cupid himself, who could not keep up. Despite her initial disinterest in Cupid, sparks flew during their subsequent playdates and Friday night strolls around Marina Bay Sands. Their friendship blossomed quickly and their pawrents decided to breed them. 'Tofu is like one of my children. She's my daughter's best friend and my son's protector. I felt reluctant to 'give her away' but was also happy for her,' said Ms Fan , who has two children aged two and four. Standard poodles - Cupid and Tofu - and their fellow furry friends at their wedding on June 14. PHOTO: LUVPAWMOMENTS Cafe owner Venus Wang said that since starting her business in 2023, she has hosted 20 to 30 dog birthday parties annually, but this was her first time planning a pet wedding. 'I had less than two weeks to prepare for the dogs' big day and we wanted everything to be perfect. I took inspiration from pet weddings I had seen on Chinese social media platform Xiaohongshu, where pet weddings are a big trend,' the 44-year-old said. In 2023, pet-related spending in China rose by 3.2 per cent to reach 279.3 billion yuan (S$52 billion), according to industry reports. A lavish wedding ceremony for two Alaskan Malamutes in Indonesia even sparked online controversy after it was revealed the event cost 200 million rupiah (S$17,700). Singapore, too, has seen its share of furry nuptials. In 2018, Chijmes hosted A Valentine's Fairytail, an event that offered themed wedding packages for pets. It included mock marriage certificates, bridal outfits, and professional photoshoots. A double ceremony involving four pets was priced at around $180. At Cupid and Tofu's wedding, some guests presented hongbaos and gifts to the couple. Nanyang Technological University student Kedra Lee, 22 , attended the party with her standard poodle Bacon, who is a childhood friend of Cupid. 'Bacon was jumping around Cupid like he was congratulating the groom,' she recalled. 'There were goodie bags, an elaborate ceremony and a beautiful venue decked out with decorations,' she said. 'You could really feel the love and patience the owners have for their dogs. Love was truly in the air.' The big celebration may be over but Ms Fan and Ms Lam said that some post-wedding activities for the newlyweds are in store. Cupid, Tofu and their eight puppies are slated for a family portrait session in two weeks, with plans for a staycation to follow. Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
Time of India
14-06-2025
- Time of India
5 romantic cities that aren't Paris or Venice
Well, Paris is for lovers, and Venice is for gondola selfies. We all know that. But if you're the kind of couple who rolls their eyes at the obvious and wants a bit more flair with their fairytale, we got you covered. Because romance isn't just about roses and candlelit dinners. Sometimes, it's about snow-dusted castles, spontaneous tango sessions, or cherry blossoms, or you can make all your guesses. swirling like confetti. So skip the clichés and say bonjour to these five lesser-known romantic cities that bring the charm, the chemistry, and a little unexpected magic. Kyoto, Japan This Japanese city has all the grace of a geisha and the mystery of an ancient scroll. Mossy temples, cherry blossom flurries, and bamboo forests that creak and whisper as you walk through them hand-in-hand. It's intimate, serene, and the kind of place where you can fall in love again. Buenos Aires, Argentina This is a city where even the sidewalks feel like they're about to break into tango. Whether you're sipping malbec at a dimly lit café or getting dizzy from staring into each other's eyes during a dance class, Buenos Aires serves romance with extra flair. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 2 & 3 BHK Homes Near Padur, OMR Starting @ ₹72.50 Lakh* TVS Emerald Undo Read more: 6 wild places in India to go looking for one-horned rhinos Ljubljana, Slovenia Tiny but mighty in charm, Ljubljana is like stepping into a watercolor painting. Winding lanes, whimsical bridges, and a castle perched above it all, this city is soft, sweet, and ideal for couples who like their romance sprinkled with European magic and zero tourist stampedes. Quebec City, Canada Québec City is basically Paris with a fleece blanket and a mug of maple latte. With its cobbled streets, French signage, and old-world charm, it's a cold-weather cuddle-fest. Add in castles, Christmas markets, and the chance to kiss under softly falling snow, and you've got yourself a rom-com waiting to happen. Read more: 8 best wellness tourism destinations in India for a unique holiday Bruges, Belgium Bruges is like a box of romantic clichés, but somehow manages to be irresistibly charming. With medieval buildings, winding canals, swans, and enough chocolate to ruin your diet and your willpower, it's basically what would happen if Cupid directed your romantic itinerary. One step to a healthier you—join Times Health+ Yoga and feel the change
Metro
14-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Ready for a hot summer romance? Your star sign's tarot love horoscope
Summer 2025 begins on June 21, bringing warm weather and (hopefully) even hotter romances. Let's use the tarot to work out who's on the cards for your star sign this summer. Who is Cupid lining up for you? Then,let's draw a second card to give a glimpse into the potential or main energy of this new relationship too. Looking for more insight on your love life – past, present or future – my Love Life Analysis reading will give you the full low down. March 21 to April 20 Summer love tarot cards for Aries: The Wheel of Fortune, Five of Cups Meaning: The Wheel of Fortune brings you either a Taurus, Leo, Scorpio or Aquarius, and someone who is definitely not your usual type 'on paper'. This is a change of direction, for the better, but you question yourself initially. Just go with it. Do not judge from first impressions, get to know this person better. Love reading juicy stories like this? Need some tips for how to spice things up in the bedroom? Sign up to The Hook-Up and we'll slide into your inbox every week with all the latest sex and dating stories from Metro. We can't wait for you to join us! The Five of Cups reveals this relationship has a healing energy. It lets you be your full self – no façade or need to impress or pretend things are great when they're not. This person wants to know all of you, and to help you when times are hard or you feel vulnerable. This is the real deal. Head here for everything you need to know about being an Aries April 21 to May 21 Summer love tarot cards for Taurus: Page of Swords, Five of Coins Meaning: The Page of Swords brings you an Air sign (Gemini, Libra, Aquarius) who might be slightly younger than you, or at least has very youthful energy. They are bright, clever, optional, adaptable, hard to pin down but always interesting. The Five of Coins predicts this relationship will come from a moment of loss or upset in your life, when you need a shoulder to cry on or a helping hand… and this person emerges. Maybe they were waiting for this moment. Maybe the cosmos figured you needed to be vulnerable to notice them and see their kindness and compassion. Head here for everything you need to know about being a Taurus May 22 to June 21 Summer love tarot cards for Gemini: The Moon, The Sun Meaning: The Moon brings you a Cancerian lover, someone mysterious and filled with secrets, which might sound off-putting – but you do love a thriller and the process of cracking codes. This is a bit of a tough nut, but your powers of questioning, observation and analysis perhaps make you the only one who can truly unlock the romantic potential of this person. The Sun showers this relationship with joy, prosperity, romance, passion, friendship, and love. It also suggests you might meet overseas or on a holiday or trip. So, pay attention when you're out gallivanting, as this mysterious stranger will be close by. Head here for everything you need to know about being a Gemini June 22 to July 23 Summer love tarot cards for Cancer: Seven of Coins, Three of Coins Meaning: The Seven of Coins brings you an Earth sign (Capricorn, Taurus, Virgo) who you might have known for a very, very long time! Maybe they haven't always been visible or in your life but they certainly have longlasting (fond) memories of you from 'back in the day'. Maybe this has always been a secret crush! The Three of Coins reinforces the notion of a secret crush, this has been a long time brewing, and the stars are aligning this summer to allow them to make their feelings known and for you to notice them in this way, which maybe you have never done so before. Look again! Head here for everything you need to know about being a Cancer July 24 to August 23 Summer love tarot cards for Leo: Queen of Coins, Six of Coins Meaning: The Queen of Coins brings you a wonderful Earth sign (Capricorn, Taurus, Virgo) sparring partner and power equal. This person is ambitious, confident, warm, loving, loyal, and strong. They can be leaned on but not taken for granted – perfect for you. The Six of Coins sees this as a potential professional or friendship type of relationship that gears up dramatically via a kind deed or gesture. There has perhaps always been a spark but it takes this helpful and thoughtful action to really open up the opportunity to spend time together and talk. They are a good egg. Head here for everything you need to know about being a Leo August 24 to September 23 Summer love tarot cards for Virgo: The Empress, Ace of Cups Meaning: The Empress brings you a true love, a happy ever after, an amazing lover – possibly either a Taurus or Libra. They are so warm and kind and loving, they feel like a 'safe space' and you can unfurl and unwind and feel truly at home in their company. The attraction and passion is there too. This might be 'the one'. The Ace of Cups shows this will have a dramatic and sudden start, a love at first sight energy, an immediate chemistry and power. Your eyes will meet, and you will feel swept off your feet. Trust this feeling. Don't undermine this connection. It's real. Head here for everything you need to know about being a Virgo September 24 to October 23 Summer love tarot cards for Libra: Page of Wands, The World Meaning: The Page of Wands reveals a younger, energetic, live-wire and loving Fire sign (Leo, Aries, Sagittarius) is going to come bouncing into your life this Summer. They are more chaotic and spontaneous than your usual ideal partner material but maybe that is what you need right now: fun and adventure! The World lets you know that they are likely to be met or from overseas – a potential holiday romance that deepens. This person has huge potential for you, a happy ever after in the making. Their nature compliments your own, two halves of the same coin, and things will never be dull or predictable. Leap in! Head here for everything you need to know about being a Libra October 24 to November 22 Summer love tarot cards for Scorpio: Nine of Wands, Queen of Wands Meaning: The Nine of Wands puts a Fire sign (Leo, Aries, Sagittarius) in your path this Summer who – for some reason – you initially think is out of reach or that a relationship would be too difficult to pursue. Whatever the obstacle is, please know that it is surmountable and this does have legs. Don't shy away. The Queen of Wands shows this relationship is an adventure story in itself! A quest. Something you have to commit to and face the demons, slay the beasts, and save the prince/ss! You are brave and fearless, and people are drawn to that power. This person certainly will be too. Head here for everything you need to know about being a Scorpio November 23 to December 21 Summer love tarot cards for Sagittarius: Six of Wands, Six of Swords Meaning: The Six of Wands reveals that a lucky, happy, optimistic and enthusiastic Fire sign (Leo, Aries, Sagittarius) is on the cards for you this Summer, and that they are perhaps connected to competitions, sports, or games of chance somehow. Maybe you meet at a sports event or some kind of competitor-based meeting. The Six of Swords reveals this connection helps you both move on from something, you are both in the process of letting go of a piece of your life that you've outgrown and have long been thinking about releasing. This relationship is the catalyst for that final step. Head here for everything you need to know about being a Sagittarius December 22 to January 21 Summer love tarot cards for Capricorn: The Emperor, Strength Meaning: A powerful character enters your life this Summer, Cap, in the shape of The Emperor. Possibly an Aries, but definitely an Alpha person. They are a natural leader, a force to be reckoned with, an ambitious and direct energy. You love all that! Together you can form an alliance and win at life! Strength shows that being with this person both tests and nurtures your own power. They are an equal, if not a little challenging, and this makes you rise up and match them. They are also incredibly loyal and supportive, they want you to win, and you love having that back up. This is a great relationship. Head here for everything you need to know about being a Capricorn January 22 to February 19 Summer love tarot cards for Aquarius: Temperance, Page of Coins Meaning: Temperance brings you a chill partner, a person you can have maximum fun with, without it feeling like an effort – possibly a Sagittarius. When you're together, everything flows and you feel grounded but also optimistic and excited. They always compliment your mood, whatever it is, and you mirror each other's energy perfectly. This is equal parts friendship and romance. The Page of Coins brings you together at some kind of educational event or venue or gathering. So, look out for places with connections to education, or classes/lectures/exhibitions/workshops that look right up your alley. Head here for everything you need to know about being an Aquarius February 20 to March 20 Summer love tarot cards for Pisces: Eight of Wands, Knight of Cups Meaning: The Eight of Wands brings you a lovely, chatty, in-the-know and finger-on-the-pulse (good for gossip) Fire sign – a Leo, Aries or Sagittarius. They seem to know everyone and so you're really flattered to receive their full attention! You deserve it, you're a fascinating person. More Trending The Knight of Cups showers this interlude with genuine passion and romance, this might feel like you've fallen into a movie or something! Everything is heightened and you truly believe you're falling in love. Maybe you are, and so are they! Head here for everything you need to know about being a Pisces Kerry King has been reading, teaching and creating tarot for 30 years. Join her magical, exclusive Tarot Club for forecasts, predictions, lessons and readings straight to your inbox. 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